Field configurable embedded computer system
US6473899B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/65
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for downloading firmware upgrades to a targeted remote field configurable embedded computer system over a computer network. The targeted device need not be disconnected from the network and requires no human intervention at the remote side. The entire firmware, including the downloading mechanism, can be updated in an efficient manner.
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